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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,033.31, 7,543.77 and 1,742.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,033.31, 7,543.77 and 1,742.58 is: 2,611.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,033.31 : 7,543.77 = 1,742.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,033.31/7,543.77 = 1,742.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,033.31x = 7,543.77 × 1,742.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,033.31x = 13,145,622.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,145,622.73/5,033.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,611.73

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